Ribbed Belt, Checking
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the following procedure:
-- Turn the engine by the vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket.
Check ribbed belt -1- for:
- Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)
- Separation (cover layer, belt cords)
- Breaks at lower layer
- Fraying of cords
- Wear at flanks (material wear, frayed flanks, hardening or glazing of flanks, surface cracks)
- Oil or grease contamination
CAUTION:
- Replace the belt if any damage is found.
- This will prevent any belt malfunctions.
- Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.